Daniel Hughes re-signs

Daniel Hughes Re-signs for 2025

Sussex Cricket is delighted to announce that overseas batter Daniel Hughes has re-signed for Sussex for the 2025 season. 

The Australian left-handed batter will be available for all of Sussex’s County Championship and T20 Vitality Blast fixtures.

Hughes, who finished top-run scorer in the group stages of this year’s T20 Vitality Blast, accumulated 560 runs at average of 43.07, including five half-centuries and top score of 96 not-out.

Those runs helped the Sussex Sharks book a home quarter-final against Lancashire Lightning, which takes place on Wednesday 4th September at The 1st Central County Ground. 

He will also feature in Sussex’s final five County Championship games this season as the Club looks to secure promotion to the first division. 

Speaking on returning to Hove, Hughes said: “I’ve loved my first season with Sussex.

"The boys, coaches, club and the entire Sussex community have welcomed me with open arms and it already feels like home. 

"When Farby asked me to sign on for another season I was quick to jump at the opportunity to come back next year. 

"I’m excited to see what we can do for the rest of this season and to keep building into next year. Can’t wait to see what lies ahead.”

Sussex Head Coach, Paul Farbrace, added: “Dan has been top class for us on and off the field, he has bought a wealth of experience to the dressing room and has seriously helped some of our young batters with the development of their games. 

“He has also scored consistent runs and helped the club achieve a home quarter-final in the Blast. 

“Taking over from Cheteshwar is not an easy task, but Dan has fitted in brilliantly and we are all delighted he will be back for the whole of next season.”